BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc
178 LGMOT history
178 LG is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 84,806 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 84,806 mi
- At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 8 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,677 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 178 LG
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 30 Mar 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
178 LG was last recorded at 84,806 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 4,357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 80,449 miles · 29 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,357 miles
- Average per year
- 6,677 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 84,806 miles
- 2025 – 80,449 miles
- 2024 – 76,392 miles
- 2023 – 70,344 miles
- 2022 – 62,736 miles
- 2021 – 56,160 miles
- 2020 – 50,214 miles
- 2019 – 37,443 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,806 miles
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Engine oil high
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
10 tests since 22 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,806 miles (+4,357)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 84,806 miles
- Test number
- 637994253040
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass80,449 miles (+4,057)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 80,449 miles
- Test number
- 588350722363
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc backing plate loose but not affecting the braking system in any way
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass76,392 miles (+6,048)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 76,392 miles
- Test number
- 439461733480
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on the edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on the edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear diff slight oil leak
Pass70,344 miles (+7,608)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 70,344 miles
- Test number
- 156024775094
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass62,736 miles (+14)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 62,736 miles
- Test number
- 695169183255
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil high
Fail62,722 miles (+6,562)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,722 miles
- Test number
- 795289908207
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil high
Pass56,160 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 56,160 miles
- Test number
- 235815929635
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,160 miles (+5,946)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,160 miles
- Test number
- 618691095973
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted BRAKE RETAINING CLIP MISSING (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Pass50,214 miles (+12,771)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 50,214 miles
- Test number
- 631794928061
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre approaching tread wear indicators
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre approaching tread wear indicators
Pass37,443 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 37,443 miles
- Test number
- 933005465050
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Questions about 178 LG
- What vehicle is registration 178 LG currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 178 LG on a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 2016. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 178 LG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 178 LG is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 178 LG?
- The MOT on 178 LG is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 178 LG done?
- 178 LG was recorded at 84,806 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 6,677 miles a year.
- Has 178 LG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 178 LG has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on 178 LG ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on 178 LG find?
- 178 LG passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear oil leak, but not excessive diff.
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